Waikato measles outbreak: six confirmed cases
Six cases of measles in the Waikato region have prompted the district health board to put out a warning.
People should catch up on their measles immunisations, medical officer of health, Dr Richard Hoskins said.
If you have been in contact with someone while they were infections with measles, you should stay at home for 14 days after the contact, or until your immunity from the disease is proven, the DHB said.
More information about the symptoms of measles here.
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The health system has been accused of breaking the law amid sky-rocketing demand for community-based nurses in Waikato.
This comes as the supply of district nurses lags behind referral increases of more than 100%, leading to staff burn out and an “unprecedented” service failure.
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